Miniature rose plant named `Savasorc`

ABSTRACT

A new miniature rose producing red flowers.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the miniature rose class, which was created by me by crossingas seed parent the variety known as `Arosnap`, U.S. Plant Pat. No.4,330, also known as Ginger Snap, Apricot Prince, and Prince Apricot,and as pollen parent the variety known as `Savalife`, U.S. Plant Pat.No. 5,482, sold under the trademark Rainbow's End. The varietaldenomination of this new rose is `Savasorc`.

Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety whichdistinguishes it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware is its attractive red flowers borne singly and in clusters.

Asexual reproduction by propagation of cuttings of the new variety asperformed in Essex County, Mass. shows that the foregoing and otherdistinguishing characteristics come true to form and are established andtransmitted through succeeding propagations. `Savasorc` differs from itsseed parent in that the seed parent is a large flowered floribunda andhas different flower color, flower size and growth habit. The pollenparent, `Savalife`, produces red and yellow bicolor flowers whereas`Savasorc` produces red flowers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the flowers ofthe new variety in different stages of development depicted in color asnearly true as it is reasonably possible to make the same in a colorillustration of this character. Phenotypic expression may vary withlight availability, environmental and cultural conditions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart.

Parentage:

Seed parent.--`Arosnap`.

Pollen parent.--`Savalife`.

Class: Miniature.

The following observations are made of specimens grown under glass inEssex County, Mass., during the month of July.

FLOWER

Blooming habit: Recurrent.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Small.

(2) Form.--Pointed, ovate.

(3) Color.--As sepal divide, bud color is near 45A.

(4) Sepals.--Slightly longer than bud, near 144A varying amount offoliation on sepals.

(5) Peduncle.--Length -- about 11/8 inches. Aspect -- straight. Strength-- erect. Color -- near 144A.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded -- about 17/8 inches.

(2) Borne.--Singly and several together in small clusters.

(3) Form.--High centered at first, petals loosely roll under.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 22-26.

(5) Color.--During first two days, inner petals at center of flower near45B; outer petals near 45B; base of petals at point of attachment near17C; reverse of petals near 45C and general tonality from a distanceclear red. As bloom ages the color changes by first darkening and thenbecoming lighter after three or more days. The first color change isfrom near 45B to near 45C and then 57A before becoming near 57D.

C. Petals:

(1) Texture.--Firm.

(2) Appearance.--Inside velvety and outside satiny.

(3) Form.--Oval, slightly point at apex.

(4) Imbricated, regularly arranged, shingle-like.

(5) Petaloids in center.--About 4 petaloids.

(6) Persistence.--Average.

(7) Fragrance.--None.

(8) Lasting quality.--On plant up to about 3 weeks before petals fall;about 3-5 days after cutting.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

A. Stamens, filaments and anthers:

Arrangement and color.--Regularly arranged around styles.

Color.--Near 18A.

B. Pollen:

Color.--Near 23B.

C. Styles: Thin inner styles, outer styles slightly longer.

D. Stigmas:

Color.--Near 57C, filaments near 59B.

E. Hips: None observed.

PLANT

A. Form: Upright.

B. Growth: Vigorous.

Height attained.--About 16 to 22 inches, flower stem lengths up to about31/2 inches.

C. Foliage: Compound 5 to 7 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Small.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color.--New foliage: Upper side -- near 137A flushed with 184B.Under side -- near 184A. Old foliage: Upper side -- between near 137Aand 139A. Under side -- near 147B.

(4) Shape.--Oval, pointed.

(5) Texture.--Upper side is semi-glossy; underside is matte.

(6) Edge.--Serrated.

(7) Serration.--Fine.

(8) Leaf stem.--Color -- near 137C, sometimes may be flushed with 184A.Underside -- near 147C.

(9) Stipules.--Medium length, slightly bearded.

(10) Resistance to disease.--Blackspot -- resistant. Mildew --resistant. Rust -- resistant.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color -- between 144A and 146C. Bark -- smooth.

(2) Old wood.--Color -- near 144A. Bark -- smooth.

E. Thorns:

Quantity (main stalk).--Average.

On laterals from stalk.--Relatively few.

Form.--Long, thin, straight, angled slightly downward.

Length.--Short.

Color.--Near 176B.

Position.--Irregular.

Prickles.--Few on laterals.

F. Winter hardiness: Needs protection in severe climates.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniaturerose class, substantially as shown and described.